What is EndNote?

EndNote is a personal reference database program. The main functions of such programs are to:

• maintain a personal 'library' of references.
• download references from journal databases and Google Scholar.
• insert references into word-processed documents.
• generate a bibliography in the correct style for publication.

Contents

• How can I get EndNote?
• Upgrading your copy of EndNote.
• Installing EndNote using a CD: Windows.
• Installing EndNote using a CD: Mac.
• Folder locations.
• Finding full text.

How can I get EndNote?

All UNE staff, higher degree, postgraduate and Honours students (including those enrolled in LS 400, RUSC 490, NR 490 and GEPL 455) are entitled to a copy of EndNote.

The latest version currently available at UNE is EndNote X5 for both Macs and Windows computers.  UNE staff and higher degree students can access EndNote by direct download from the IT site. There are two directories, one for Win (Windows) and one for OSX (Macintosh). Check the EndNote Support website for Windows and Macintosh requirements and word processor compatibilities.

Honours students can obtain your copy through the UNE IT Service Desk on the Ground Floor of Dixson Library. Visit the Service Desk in person or ask for EndNote to be sent to you. You will need to provide your:

• full name and home address
• student number
• your computer's operating system, eg Windows 7, XP, Vista etc or Macintosh OS 10+.

The IT Service Desk email is servicedesk@une.edu.au. Their telephone number is 1800 736 040 for distance students or locally 6773 5000.

Upgrading your copy of EndNote

If you are upgrading EndNote, it is recommended that you uninstall earlier versions.

Important: Remember to backup any styles, import filters and connection files that you don't want overwritten before uninstalling the old version. You might also want to create a Compressed Library so that your Groups, Journal Term Lists and the PDF articles attached to references do not disappear. The easiest way to do this is to:

• Open EndNote and go to the File menu.
• Click on Compressed Library (.enlx).
• Leave the pop-up window with Create selected and click on Next.
• Choose where you want to save your library.

Installing Endnote using a CD: Windows version

If you are upgrading EndNote, firstly uninstall earlier versions using the Add or Remove Programs utility in the Control Panel. Remember to backup your files before removing the program, by using Compressed Library as noted above.

To install EndNote follow Chapter 2 Windows EndNote Installation of the Getting Started Guide.

Installing Endnote with a CD: Mac Version

If you already have an EndNote X4 (or older) folder in your Applications folder, delete it before proceeding with the new installation. If you have stored your EndNote libraries in this folder, you need to move these out of the folder before deleting it.

Backup any styles, import filters and connection files that you don't want overwritten. Also save your Data folder so your Groups, Journal Term Lists and PDF articles attached to references do not disappear. The easiest way to do this is to use the menu choice Compressed Library as outlined above.

To install EndNote on your Macintosh, follow the steps outlined in Chapter 1 Macintosh EndNote Installation of the Getting Started Guide.

Folder locations

It is important to check your Folder Locations to ensure EndNote has installed completely before you start using it. Otherwise you may experience problems with direct export, finding necessary filters or locating an up-to-date style.

If there have been any previous versions of Endnote installed on the computer, EndNote may automatically point to folders in the previous version of Endnote even though this earlier software has been uninstalled. After installing EndNote, check the the folder locations by following these steps:

• Open Endnote.
• Click on Edit.
• Click on Preferences.
• Click on Folder Locations..

If any of the folder locations are different from the ones listed below, click on the adjacent Select Folder button to choose the filepath to the correct folder.

• Windows
  C:\Program Files\EndNote X5\Styles
  C:\Program Files\EndNote X5\Filters
  C:\Program Files\EndNote X5\Connections.
• Macintosh
  Hard Drive: Applications: EndNote X5: Styles
  Hard Drive: Applications: EndNote X5: Filters
  Hard Drive: Applications: EndNote X5: Connections

Finding Full Text

This EndNote feature allows you to select references in your EndNote library and then tell EndNote to search for PDF copies of journal articles. If EndNote finds a matching PDF, it will attach it to the reference and store the PDF in your Data folder.

• In EndNote, go to Edit > Preferences and click on Find Full Text
• Make sure all of the boxes are ticked. You can leave the PubMed LinkOut option blank if you are not researching biomedical topics and this will make the search  much faster.
• In the OpenURL Path box type (or copy and paste):
  http://GR6MD6KU7C.search.serialssolutions.com
• In the Authenticate with URL box use:
  http://ezproxy.une.edu.au/login?url=
• Click Apply and then OK

Once your preferences are set, try the following:

• Highlight the journal article references you want EndNote to find as PDFs.
• Click on the Find Full Text icon on the EndNote toolbar or click on References > Find Full Text > Find Full Text
• Login with your UNE username and password if asked. If a list of UNE databases appears, click the Continue button
• A copyright message will pop up before Endnote will search for the articles
• If you are using EndNote X3 and later versions Find Full Text appears underneath your Groups on the left hand side. You will be able to see the progress of the searches.
• If EndNote cannot download a full-text article it may still be able to provide a URL link that you can use to download the PDF and attach it yourself to the matching reference.
• Find Full Text only works with some of UNE's online journal databases. If you can't find an article online you can always try a Journal Title search in the catalogue and check if the journal is in another online database or available in print from the University Library.